Kodaly Society Nova Scotia

Kodály Society Nova Scotia

KEEPING MUSIC IN MUSIC EDUCATION
A WORKSHOP FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS
Saturday, September 29

KSNS is an organization of Nova Scotia music educators established in 1991
KSNS is a provincial branch of the Kodály Society of Canada.
Membership is open to all individuals, groups and associations interested in Kodály-inspired music education.

Zoltan Kodály (1882-1976) was a well-known Hungarian musician, composer, linguist, ethno-musicologist and professor. Kodály devoted his life to creating a universal music literacy, accessible to every child. He inspired teachers to create and develop pedagogical methods and techniques for teaching music.

It is music education with roots deep in the child's own heritage. Through folk music, singing games and movement, students inherit a love of self, others and music. At the heart of the program is a concentration on aural development. This training facilitates the internalization of musical concepts and nurtures the self-assurance of participating individuals.
The child's program is based on aural presentation followed by the visual. All concepts are organized so that the growth of understanding is sequential and logical.
Materials used are of the highest calibre. With this base, the child can manipulate sound, and create with awareness and confidence. Thus Kodály's ultimate goal is reached as the child becomes a creative, knowledgeable contributor within the community and society.

To foster development of curriculum and methods for Canadian musical pedagogy based on the authentic Kodály concept.
To promote a professional development through workshops and conferences for music educators.
To encourage the highest standard of music education in Nova Scotia.
To create communication networks among music educators through research and informative publications.

Subscription to two publications:
1. Alla Breve, the Journal of the Kodály Society of Canada
2. Kodály News, the publication of the Kodály Society of Nova Scotia
Information packet from KSC containing valuable music resource listings, promotional materials, etc.
Notification of, and reduced registration fees to KSNS-sponsored workshops and conferences.
Eligibility to apply for scholarship funding for further study of the Kodály Concept.
Access to and participation in a network of colleagues who have information about current Kodály research and practise.

Individual - Any person who supports the aims of KSNS ($15 KSNS, $20 KSC ($35 total)
Student - Any student interested in the objectives of KSNS ($10 KSNS, $10 KSC ($20 total)

Please make cheques payable to:
Kodály Society of Nova Scotia
Maureen MacMullin
50 Armbro Lane
Dartmouth
Nova Scotia
B2V 1N8